BOWLING RESEARCH SPECIALIST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lane testing duties include overseeing all on lane-testing, coordinating and participating in on-lane testing, management and care of testing lanes, equipment, and resources, reading and analyzing ball motion, carry down, pattern breakdown, and other collected data to ensure quality and consistency of products.

• Ensure operational, quality, and product testing goals are met.

• Lab testing duties include analytical testing of chemical products using lab instruments, analysis and comparison of data to ensure quality control specifications are met, and following appropriate lab procedures to perform tests and collect data.

• Research duties include developing new techniques and procedures for evaluation of new chemical technologies, attending tournaments/events to conduct research, evaluate, and study product performance in different environments, and providing feedback on performance of products to formulation staff.

• Build strong connections with both professional and amateur bowlers.

• Report on collected data and analysis of data as required.

• Assist in lab and production as needed

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field or similar in Management, or Marketing; professional bowling or high-level amateur bowling experience with exceptional performance is also required.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of: Microsoft office, including Excel; Internet Software; Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); and basic computer skills.

• Must be able to throw a bowling ball accurately and repeatedly for an extended period of time.

• Must be able to assess ball reaction on lane and convey information to appropriate personnel.

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to insure safety and reliability in a lab setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand

• Frequently required to walk

• Frequently required to sit

• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

• Frequently required to talk or hear

• Occasionally required to taste or smell

• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts

• Occasionally work in high, precarious places

• Continually work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

• Occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)

• Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Kegel Lane Conditioning machines, and general lab equipment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.